In 1952 on a nuclear test site, a timid young worker discovers a small egg within the irradiated zone.
HEARTLAND
(USA, 11 MIN)
Writer/Director: Jahmil Eady
A woman attempts to immortalize her dying grandfather using virtual reality technology, but her obsession with documenting drives a wedge between them.
TOB.IA
(Italy, 15 MIN)
Writer/Director: Sana Emanuele
Agata and Giorgio lost their first and only child. After some time, Giorgio contacts a Foundation that offers Tobia, a highly advanced robot that is provided as psychological support during the grieving process. The robot thus enters the couple’s life with its load of hope and illusion.
Jettison
(USA, 11 MIN)
Writer/Director: JJ Pollack
A restless young woman ships off to fight an interstellar war, only to struggle with the effects of being cut off from her home by both time and space.
Fempire
(USA, 16 MIN)
Writer/Director: Honora Talbott
In a near future when women rule the world, a politician visits a "Grooming School" to snag a trophy husband, but her boring date takes a turn when her Stepford-y match stops pretending to be something he's not.
Prisoner #1616
(USA, 20 MIN)
Writer/Director: Michael Fodera
Rudy Vaspar, a dangerous and violent convict, sits comfortably behind bars in a maximum-security prison. His day is interrupted by a surprise visit from Monica Klee and her assistant, Vince, as Rudy soon discovers he has been selected for a scientific study.
One Small Step
(USA, 12 MIN)
Writer/Director: Zachary Purcell
When a team of scientist stumble upon a revolutionary technology, Dr. Collins must decide between his dreams and his family.
